Gerontology Program

Saturday, June 16, 2012, The Piedmont Triad's 1st Annual World Elder Abuse Awareness Day Walk
Triad Park in Kernersville, NC. Contact Dorian Fredrickson at dfredricksen@ptrc.org

Monday, April 23, 2012 UNCG Gerontology Recognition and Awards Ceremony
Azalea Room, Elliott University Center (EUC)
12:30-3:30 p.m. for graduating Gerontology Masters degree Student Presentations. Presentations begin every 20 minutes.
4:00-5:00 p.m. for Recognition and Awards Ceremony

Saturday, April 21, 2012 Graduate Student & New Professional Research Symposium
Elliott University Center, UNCG, 8:30 a..m.-2:30 p.m.
The Graduate Student Research Symposium is an opportunity to share and be recognized for your scholarship and service in higher education. Studenst will have the option of presenting their work in 30 minute sessions or poster presentations. The event will conclude with lunch lead by a distinguished keynote speaker. The symposium is open to all NC graduate students whose research interests include student affairs, college students, higher education and related topics. Registration fees will be minimal and include lunch and parking. Call for Proposals is now open, and symposium registration will open January 23, 2012.
Call for Proposals http://www.mynccpa.org/nccpa-graduate-research-symposium-call-for-proposals.html
Tentative Event Schedule 8:30-8:50 Registration, 9:00-9:20, Welcome 9:30-10:20, Concurrent panel and poster session I 10:30-11:20, Concurrent panel and poster session II 11:30-1:00, Lunch w/ 30 min keynote 1:00-1:50, Concurrent panel and poster session III 2:00-2:50, Concurrent panel and poster session IV 3:00-3:45, Closing Reception. For more information, please contact Torry Reynolds tlreyno2@uncg.edu

Wednesday, March 28, 2012 Building Capacity for Collaborative Interdisciplinary Gerontology Research
UNCG, Ferguson Building, Room 247, 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Judith A. Spross, PhD, RN, FAAN, Professor of Nursing at the Univ. of Southern Maine, leads a professional development workshop to create a locally cohesive research community prepared to address the biologic, clinical, and policy needs of elders in our society. Participants will use Strengthsfinder 2.0 (Rath, 2007) assessments to explore possibilities. Activities will help participants identify UNCG aging-related research expertise, build faculty collaboration, coordinate funding resources and focus research talents for active engagement in the UNCG Gerontology Research Network. Participation is free, limited to 25 participants, and preregistration is required! Lunch is provided. Upon preregistration you will receive a Strengthsfinder 2.0 book, complete the assessment tool, and identify your top strengths and professional goals. Then together we formulate collaborative aging-related research and partnerships at UNCG. Space is limited so preregister today via Mary Wolfe at mlwolfe@uncg.edu or 336-256-1020. Click here for flyer. Participation in this workshop is limited to UNCG faculty within the UNCG Gerontology Research Network.

Tuesday, March 27, 2012 Complementary Alternative Therapies (CAT) for your Clinical Toolbox.
UNCG, Ferguson Building, Room 247. Register for either 10:00-11:45 a.m. or 2:00-3:45 p.m. sessions.
Judith A. Spross, PhD, RN, FAAN, Professor of Nursing at the Univ. of Southern Maine, leads two professional development workshops for UNCG faculty and students. Spross engages us in participatory demonstrations of non-pharmacologic CAT therapies that complement traditional therapies: Reiki, relaxation and imagery, breathing, music, bibliotherapy, and distractive techniques. Experience these yourself!! Participation is free, limited to 10 participants in each session, and preregistration is required! Wear comfortable clothing and arrive with an open mind. Preregister via Mary Wolfe at mlwolfe@uncg.edu or 336-256-1020. Click here for flyer. Participation in this workshop is limited to UNCG faculty and UNCG students.

Thursday, March 15, 2012 PACE (Program on All Enclusive Care for the Elderly) Presentation by Tim Clontz
Azalea Room, Elliott University Center (EUC), 4-5 p.m.
UNCG faculty and students are invited to hear Tim Clontz, Executive VP for Health Services at Cone Health as he introduces the PACE model which integrates acute and long term care for older adults eligible for both Medicare and Medicaid. Learn who is eligible, what services are provided, pros and cons of PACE enrollment, issues facing the PACE program at state and national levels, and converse about local research opportunities with the PACE program at Cone Health in Greensboro. Tim Clontz is Chairman of the North Carolina PACE Association and a member of the Public Policy Committee for the National PACE Association. He will present to a joint class session of two UNCG classes: Long Term Care Public Policy (GRO 633) and the Integrative Seminar in Gerontology (GRO 651). All UNCG faculty and students are invited to join us for his presentation.Conversations are invited about shared local research opportunities with the PACE program. Click here for the flyer.

Monday, January 30, 2012 "How will YOU PAY for Long-Term Care?".
Roy B. Culler Senior Center, 600 N. Hamilton Street, High Point, NC 27262, 2:00-3:00 p.m
Anne R. Daniel, President of Medical Insurance Claims Service will speak about the information you need to prepare for affording long-term care for yourself or for your loved ones in the future. For questions about the event contact Amanda May, Access to Services Director at Senior Resources of Guilford. 336-833-3586

Wednesday, January 25, 2012 UNCG Gerontology Research Network (GRN) Lunch & Learn meeting -- CANCELLED DUE TO SCHEDULING CONFLICT!
Dogwood Room, Elliott University Center (EUC), Noon-1:00 p.m.
Speaker to be announced.
GRN meetings are free and open to the campus and the community. Brown bag your lunch and we provide learning opportunities! Park in the Walker Avenue or Oakland Avenue parking deck at $2 for the 1st hour and $1/hour thereafter. Seating is limited so reservations are recommended and appreciated. RSVP to Mary Wolfe, mlwolfe@uncg.edu, 336-256-1020.

Wednesday, December 7, 2011 Annual Holiday Pot Luck Luncheon
Noon. UNCG Gerontology Program facilitates our annual holiday pot-luck luncheon with the McIver Building 2nd floor office workers. Contact Sarah Johnson to confirm what food and/or drink items you will contribute. Members of our program provide the paper and plastic items.

Friday, November 18, 2011 Candlelight Reflections in Greensboro
Location: Brighton Gardens of Greensboro1208 New Garden Rd., Greensboro, NC 27410.
Time: Starts at 7:00pm
November is National Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month and National Family Caregiver Month. Candlelight Reflections gives you the opportunity to honor and remember those who have died of Alzheimer's disease and related disorders, those who have the disease now, and the family caregivers who give so lovingly and generously. Communities throughout North Carolina will gather in early November each year to light candles to honor, hope and remember. This event is sponsored by Senior Resources of Guilford and the Alzheimer's Association.

Friday, November 11, 2011 Memory Screening Opportunities
9:00-1:00 a.m. Senior Resources of Guilford along with Dr. Linda Buettner, PhD and her Recreational Therapy students from UNCG's Community and Therapeutic Recreation Department are providing free, confidential screenings to individuals concerned about their memory. Information about memory issues and dementia will also be available. For locations of the Memory Screenings call 336-373-4816 or 336- 883-1700.

November 5, 2011 PROSeminar for Incoming UNCG Gerontology Program students
8:30 a.m.-Noon in McIver Building Room 140

Thursday, October 27, 2011 UNCG Gerontology Research Network (GRN) Lunch & Learn meeting
Dogwood Room, Elliott University Center (EUC), Noon-1:00 p.m.
William Tullar, Ph.D., Professor in the UNCG Bryan School of Business & Economics, shares a presentation to raise awareness of a host of scams specifically aimed at vulnerable senior populations. He is structuring a training program for seniors to help them recognize a scam when they see it! See the flyer.
GRN meetings are free and open to the campus and the community. Brown bag your lunch and we provide learning opportunities!
Park in the Walker Avenue or Oakland Avenue parking deck at $2 for the 1st hour and $1/hour thereafter. Seating is limited so reservations are recommended and appreciated. RSVP to Mary Wolfe, mlwolfe@uncg.edu, 336-256-1020.

October 18 - 20, 2011 North Carolina Conference on Aging
The Community Response: Implementing the Plan for a Livable Senior-Friendly North Carolina
2011 North Carolina Conference on Aging
Hilton Charlotte University Place
Charlotte, North Carolina
North Carolina is facing critical issues as a result of its increasing older population. Despite the economic belt-tightening sweeping the state, there is a growing need for services to care for older citizens. With the first wave of Baby Boomers reaching retirement age this year, the number of older North Carolinians is on the rise. For questions and reservations call (919) 966-9444 and visit http://www.aging.unc.edu/nccoa/index.html

October 19, 2011 students are invited to attend InfoSocial 2011 sponsored by the NC Division of Aging and Adult Services in conjunction with the NC Conference on Aging. This event is FREE and designed for students interested in or currently pursuing degrees in Gerontology or Human Services the opportunity to meet professionals in aging in an informal and relaxed environment. This year's event will focus on aspects of education, research, public/private collaborations, and entrepreneurial pursuits. We will also explore interest in establishing an informal mentoring program. North Carolina has one of the fastest growing populations of older adults in the nation and it is crucial that we have educated, dedicated, and innovative individuals willing and able to meet their needs. The InfoSocial will be held Wednesday, October 19th from 5:15pm-6:30pm at the Hilton Charlotte University Place Hotel located at 8629 J.M. Keynes Drive, Charlotte, NC 28262. Students do not have to be registered for the Conference to participate in the InfoSocial but it is strongly recommended in order to receive the full benefits of the three-day event. Questions? Contact Kathryn A. Lanier, MS Gerontology Ombudsman Program Specialist North Carolina Division of Aging and Adult Services 693 Palmer Drive - Taylor Hall 2101 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-2101 (919) 733-8395, Ext. 226

Friday, September 23, 2011 Open House for new UNCG Therapeutic Recreation Lab
The Department of Community and Therapeutic Recreation is proud to announce the opening of the new Therapeutic Recreation Lab in Ferguson 247.  This new space provides practice areas for future recreational therapists to learn wheelchair mobility skills, to use adapted recreation equipment safely, and to assess clients and evaluate outcomes. We would like to invite you to our CTR Open House on Friday, September 23rd between 2- 4 p.m.  Students will provide demonstrations and faculty will be available to talk with future students and others who may be interested in our program.

Wednesday, September 21, 2011 UNCG Gerontology Research Network (GRN) Lunch & Learn meeting
Dogwood Room, Elliott University Center (EUC), Noon-1:00 p.m.
Staton Noel, Licensing Assistant in the UNCG Office of Innovation Commercialization (OIC) elucidates OIC's role facilitating research commercialization and industry collaborations with specific emphasis on improving the lives of people as they age. With 20 years experience in a large pharmaceutical company researching novel drugs for diseases associated with aging, Staton presently pursues a dual degree MS in Gerontology/MBA at UNCG. He aims to develop and market products that benefit an aging society. See the flyer. Here is Staton Noel's presentation.
GRN meetings are free and open to the campus and the community. Brown bag your lunch and we provide learning opportunities!
Park in the Walker Avenue or Oakland Avenue parking deck at $2 for the 1st hour and $1/hour thereafter. Seating is limited so reservations are recommended and appreciated. RSVP to Mary Wolfe, mlwolfe@uncg.edu, 336-256-1020.

Tuesday, September 20, 2011 Ethics in Everyday Practice.
Location is Senior Services, Inc. in Winston-Salem, NC
Registration Fee:  $20.00. Registration Deadline: 9/6/2011. Online Registration Link:
https://www.ncswlearn.org/plp/catalog/curriculum.aspx?cid=236
Adult services workers are faced with ethical dilemmas involving confidentiality, privacy, self-determination, boundaries, telecommunications, and dual roles, to name just a few. Effective ethical decision making requires self-reflection, knowledge of social work standards, use of resources, and supervisory support. This one-day workshop reviews ways to identify and make ethical decisions and gives participants practice in resolving everyday dilemmas. For questions contact Libby Phillips at: ephilli@email.unc.edu  or 919-962-0560

Saturday, September 17, 2011 PROSeminar for Incoming UNCG Gerontology Program students
8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
McIver Building Room 140

Saturday, September 10, 2011 A Conversation About Aging with Grace
8:30am-12 noon at Abbotswood at Irving Park 3504 Flint St., Greensboro, NC 27405 This event is free. Registration is limited. Food will be provided. In conjunction with Forever Young Home Care and Senior Resources of Guilford, Abbotswood at Irving Park invites you to a morning seminar on care transitioning and resources for aging adults and their families. We will have a panel of senior industry experts including Amy Rosen, Sales Director, Abbotswood at Irving Park; Jennifer Parker of Forever Young Home Care; Tod Davis of Carolina Relocation and Transition Specialists; Catherine Charguia of Prudential; Wylie Southern, VP of Investments at UBS and Amanda May of Senior Resources of Guilford. Register by Friday, September 9, 2011 by calling 336-282-8870.

Tuesday, August 16, 2011 UNCG Gerontology Program Student Orientation
4:00-5:00 pm.Meet at 500 Forest Street in the small brick building between Mossman building and the Elliott University Center (EUC). This is a mandatory orientation meeting for all UNCG Gerontology Program students. The UNCG Graduate School's orientation information session follows with registration at 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. in the EUC building next door, so you'll have plenty of time to participate in that immediately after the Gerontology Program Student Orientation. We strongly, recommend that you attend one of the UNCG Graduate School Orientation sessions. These two meetings, ours and The Graduate School's, will help make your time at UNCG as success!

Tuesday, August 9, 2011 Long-Term Care planning and how to protect your assets when searching for financial assistance with Long-Term Care. Greensboro Senior Center, 301 E. Washington Street, Greensboro, NC 27401. 2:00-3:30 p.m. Susan King, Long Term Care Planning Specialist and Diane Brady, Senior Law Project Managing Attorney will present this topic. Free yet donations are gratefully accepted. Register by Monday, August 8, 2011 by calling Amanda May, Access to Services Director at Senior Resources of Guilford. 336-373-4816.

June 23, 2011 CONGRATULATIONS to LINDA BUETTNER for recent publication in the Journal of Aging Research (volume 2011) of a clinical study titled Cognitive Stimulation for Apathy in Probable Early-Stage Alzheimer's. Preliminary findings suggest that cognitive stimulation activities designed for individuals with early-stage AD might have a strong impact on apathy, depression, and overall quality of life. http://www.sage-hindawi.com/journals/jar/2011/480890/ref/

Monday, April 25, 2011 UNCG Gerontology Program Recognition & Awards Ceremony
The Gerontology Program will honor all graduates of the Program over the past year including students who have graduated or will graduate August 2010 through May 2011. Integrative Seminar student give their presentations from 2 until 4 p.m. A reception follows from 4 to 5 p.m. Both will be in the UNCG Elliott University Center Dogwood Room. Individual students will be recognized for their successes, as well as our celebrating with peers, faculty and mentors. Please contact Sandy Leak sleak@uncg.edu April 7 if you plan to attend.

Thursday, April 14, 2011 6th annual Aging is Good Business summit: The Business of Health Care Promotion.
This year's UNCG Aging is Good Business summit is a pre-conference to the Southern Gerontological Society (SGS) 32nd annual conference which is held April 14-17, 2011 at the Raleigh Marriott City Center, Raleigh, NC. The actual Aging is Good Business summit is Thursday, April 14, 2011, 1:00-4:30 p.m. Speakers to be determined. Sponsorship, advertising, and program details will be available soon.

Wednesday, March 23, 2011 UNCG Gerontology Research Network (GRN) meeting.
Dr. Sudah Shreeniwas, Associate Professor in the UNCG Department of Human Development and Family Studies disucsses Aging in African countries in health care use and outcomes. UNCG Elliott University Center, Dogwood Room, noon-1:00 p.m. Free and open to the campus and the community. Park in the Oakland Avenue parking deck at $1/hour.

Thursday, March 17, 2011 Fashion Show at Abbotswood at Irving Park.
Enjoy high class fasions of the 1920's modeled by some of Greensboro's local celebrities and help support the fight against Alzheimer's. Music and refreshments will be provided. Your donation to the Alzheimer's Association gains your admission to the afternoon of fun. RSVP using the following web registration form or call 336-282-8870. http://www.kiscoseniorliving.com/communities_abbotswoodatirvingpark_rsvp.asp?ev=1920%20Fashion%20Show

Wednesday, January 26, 2011 UNCG Gerontology Research Network (GRN) meeting.
Guest speaker to be determined. UNCG Elliott University Center, Dogwood Room, noon-1:00 p.m. Free and open to the campus and the community. Park in the Oakland Avenue parking deck at $1/hour.

Monday, October 25, 2010 UNCG Gerontology Program Information Session.
Everyone interested in pursuing a post-baccalaureate Certificate or Masters degree in Gerontology is invited to meet faculty of the UNCG Gerontology Program and learn about our five (5) unique degrees available, transdisiplinary courses, multi-departmental faculty and future employment opportunitites. Join us at 500 Forest Street, a one-story brick building adjacent to the UNCG Elliott University Center. 5-6:30 p.m. Park in the Oakland Avenue parking deck at $1/hour.

Wednesday, October 20, 2010 UNCG Gerontology Research Network (GRN) meeting.
Guest speaker Bei Wu, Ph.D., presents "Aging and Health from a Global Perspective". Dr. Wu, Associate Professor in the UNCG Gerontology Program, shares results from several of her current research projects including:
— Cross-cultural comparison of health and health care systems in the U.S. and in China
— Promoting cognitive health in diverse cultures
— Oral Health Disparities in Older Americans.
A brief meeting UNCG Gerontology Research Network follows the presentation. UNCG Elliott University Center, Dogwood Room, noon-1:00 p.m. Free and open to the campus and the community. Park in the Oakland Avenue parking deck at $1/hour.

Tuesday, October 5, 2010 Exploring the Healing Power of Relationships presented by nationally recognized medical ethicist Larry Churchill, Ph.D.. Guilford College, Dana Auditorium, 7:30 p.m. Sponsored by Hospice and Palliative Care of Greensboro, Greensboro AHEC, and Guilford College. $10. To register call 1-800-745-3000

October 13-15, 2010 Building a Livable and Senior Friendly North Carolina.
The http://www.aging.unc.edu/nccoafor the 2010 NC Governor's Conference on Aging, themed "Building a Livable and Senior Friendly North Carolina. This year's conference at the Sheraton Imperial Hotel and Convention Center in Durham, NC provides an opportunity to examine policy issues and aging, evidence-based research, hear from leading experts, and have input into the identification of priority actions needed to be taken by the public and private interests to create a more livable and senior friendly NC. The preregistration booklet contains the schedule, registration form, sponsor, advertising, and exhibit opportunities, etc. Visit http://www.aging.unc.edu/nccoa

Wednesday, September 29, 2010 UNCG Gerontology Research Network (GRN) Guest Speaker
Dr. Richard Taylor presents Alzheimer's from the Inside Out in the Virginia Dare Room of UNCG Alumni House, 5-7 p.m. Free and open to the campus and the community. Park in the Oakland Avenue parking deck at $1/hour. Click here for flyer.

Monday, September 20, 2010 2010 UNC Institute on Aging fall Seminar to discuss the upcoming Governor's Conference on Aging: Building a Livable and Senior-Friendly North Carolina. 3:30-5:00 p.m. at the UNC Institute on Aging, 720 MLK Blvd., 2nd Floor Conference Room. Speaker Bill Lamb provides a summary of Senate Bill 195 activities, the State Aging Readiness Survey, and the upcoming Governor's Conference on Aging, allof which forms the basis for the 2011 State Aging Plan. Seminar is free and open to the public. For details contact diane_wurzinger@unc.edu.

Tuesday, August 17, 2010 - UNCG Gerontology Program Student Orientation
4:00-5:00 pm. Meet at 500 Forest Street in the small brick building between Mossman building and the Elliott University Center (EUC). This is a mandatory orientation meeting for all UNCG Gerontology Program students. The Graduate School's information session follows with registration at 5 p.m. to 6 p.m., so you'll have plenty of time to register for that after the Gerontology Orientation. We strongly, recommend that you attend one of the Graduate School Orientation sessions. These two meetings, ours and The Graduate School's, will help make your time at UNCG as success!

August 15, 2010 - UNCG Gerontology Program Research Association Position applications accepted beginning July 15, 2010.(Posted here June 30, 2010).
A Research Associate position is available in the Department of Gerontology to assist a Principle Investigator on various research activities related to aging and health. This is a one-year appointment with the possibility of extension if grant funding continues and progress is satisfactory. Qualifications: Requirements include a University degree in a field relevant to the research. Master’s degree in statistics, sociology, public health or psychology preferred. Candidate should be proficient in computer programs such as Excel and word processing. Individual with proficiency in statistical software such as SAS, STATA, and/or SPSS is highly desirable. Deadline: Applications will be reviewed beginning July 15, 2010 and will continue until the position is filled. Contact: Interested applicants should submit a cover letter briefly describing relevant experience, curriculum vitae, and contact information for at least three references who can comment on your research record to Dr. Janice Wassel. E-mail is requested, at jiwassel@uncg.edu, and hardcopy applications may be mailed to Dr. Wassel at the Department of Gerontology, The University of North Carolina at Greensboro, 219 McIver Building, Greensboro, NC 27402. Informal inquiries and referrals are also welcome. EEO/AA. Salary: Competitive. Effective Date: August 15, 2010.